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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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